Though Colorado’s rising number of COVID-19 cases has been fueled by the “significant outbreak” among college-aged people, state officials warned Tuesday that all age groups now are seeing increased infections. Gov. Jared Polis cautioned that
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Quebec officials to provide coronavirus update as cases rise, restrictions tighten
Quebec’s health minister is expected to provide an update after public health officials declared the province to be at the start of a second wave of COVID-19. Christian Dubé will be speaking in the provincial
Read moreCoronavirus: Ontario pediatricians warn of flu shot ‘crisis’ to meet anticipated demand
TORONTO — A group representing more than 1,400 Ontario pediatricians is warning of “an imminent crisis” in rolling out the flu shot this season. An online petition by members of the Ontario Medical Association says
Read more75% of Canadians approve of another coronavirus shutdown if second wave hits
Canadians would largely be supportive of another widespread shutdown if a second wave of the coronavirus occurred, new polling from Ipsos suggests. In a survey conducted on behalf of Global News, Ipsos found that 75
Read moreB.C. health officials to provide live Thursday coronavirus update
British Columbia health officials are slated to provide an update on the province’s COVID-19 response at 3 p.m. PT Thursday. Global News will carry the briefing live here, on our Facebook page and on BC1.
Read moreWhen Will You Be Able to Get a Coronavirus Vaccine?
Despite the president’s repeated claims that a vaccine will be available in October, scientists, companies and federal officials all say that most people won’t get one until well into next year. By Katie Thomas and
Read moreOntario reports 293 new coronavirus cases with majority in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa
Ontario is reporting 293 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 45,676. Thursday’s case count is a slight decrease from Wednesday which saw 315 new cases but is higher than
Read moreGates Offers Grim Global Health Report, and Some Optimism
The Covid-19 pandemic has set back public health efforts by years. But in an interview, the tech philanthropist expressed hope about new avenues for foreign aid By Donald G. McNeil Jr. On Monday, the Bill
Read moreShould you still be disinfecting your groceries? Two experts say no
If you’ve found yourself wiping down your groceries with disinfectant wipes at some point since the coronavirus pandemic began, you are not alone. Even Montreal Children’s Hospital Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Christos Karatzios was doing
Read moreOntario reports 170 new coronavirus cases, 1 death; total at 43,855
Ontario reported 170 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 43,855. Thursday’s case count is an increase from Wednesday, which saw 149 new cases, however more tests were processed on
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